McCormick Flavor Nation Festival: A festival for fans of Tex-Mex, Filipino, and off-the-grill flavors

Feast with us at MCCORMICK FLAVOR NATION FESTIVAL for a day of good food, music and moments at BGC Amphitheater this coming May 28, Sunday starting 11 a.m. onwards.

Coming off last year’s success, the Flavor Nation Festival features Black Sheep’s Patrick Go, Locavore’s Mikel Zaguirre, Tipple and Slaw’s Francis Lim, and Privatus’ AJ Reyes, four of the best chefs in the business, who all created signature dishes using McCormick’s meal recipe mixes and seasoning blends as the base. Chef Patrick, for example, has whipped up an inspiring Sloppy Joe Bao using Chili Con Mix. The best part? Guests get to watch the chefs do the live cooking demo to show how easy it is to be replicated at home. Learn how to recreate chef Francis’ Curry Fried Chicken at 1pm, chef AJ’s Cajun Shrimp and Corn at 2pm, chef Mikel’s Kare-kare with Bagoong Glaze at 3pm, and chef Patrick’s Sloppy Joe Bao at 4pm. 

Get to try out Sloppy Joe Bao by Chef Patrick Go of Black Sheep.

Catch Chef Francis Lim of Tipple and Slaw serve his Green Curry Fried Chicken.

Catch Chef AJ Reyes of Privatus Dining serve some Cajun Shrimp and Corn.

Learn to cook easy McCormick dish by Chef Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore.

Also dig in to the best food and drink concessionaires in the metro.

• Primo's Wagyu
• The Belly Good Roastbeef
• Ozawa Noritako
• Stephen's Brick Oven Pizza
• Saffron Plates
• Kalye Taco
• Down to Earth
• Thirsty Turtle
• John Lemon
• Buccino Ice Cream
• Ice Pops MNL
• Standford Shaw

Meal recipe mixes are having their moment. And the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival on May 28, Sunday at the BGC Amphitheater is a good place to start, an annual food festival where aficionados and homemakers immerse themselves into a fun, friendly setting with great  food, music, and moments that capture the essence of McCormick’s meal recipe mixes.

Beat the heat with some Buccino Ice Cream

Wagyu Cubes is always a good idea. Grab some from Primo's Wagyu

Saffron Plates will be serving some Samosas

Cool down this Sunday with some Ice Pops MNL

Grab a plate of Roast beef by The Belly Good Roast Beef

Have a burger from Down to Earth

Quench your thirst with some smoothies from Thirsty Turtle

End the summer heat with a glass of Lemonade by John Lemon

The Party Kitchen will be serving some Sisig Wraps

Grab a slice of Stephen's Brick Oven Pizza

Kalye Taco will be serving us some Nachos

Flavor Nation Festival will also be home to a curated selection of concessionaires (think: Wagyu beef from Primo Wagyu, flavorful pop from Ice Pops MNL, and good-for-you burgers from Down to Earth) to complement the mix of a delicious food culture and innovation being cultivated in the event—not to mention the cheerful melodies of Tandems ’91 and Jensen and the Flips. 

Catch Tandems '91 perform live.

Join us on May 28 from 11 am to 8 pm at the BGC Amphitheater as we celebrate food, music, and good times at the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival 2017. First 500 guests get to sample the dishes for free. This event is co-presented by F&B Report. 

A portion of the proceeds for this event will got to Feed the Children.

A day of food, music, and moments at the McCormick Flavor Nation Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Admission is free so bring your family and friends! Do not forget to pre-register through eventbrite to access the event faster https://tinyurl.com/m2mscva.

First 500 walk-in guests get freebies!

TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR MINDANAO

Guests flying to and from any Cebu Pacific or Cebgo destination in Mindanao from May 25 to 31, 2017 who are concerned about travelling at this time may opt to rebook their tickets from free within 30 days; or place the cost of the ticket in a travel fund for future use.

Operations of Cebu Pacific in Mindanao remain normal, with no restrictions or limitations imposed on air travel by the authorities.

However, in light of recent situation in Marawi City and the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo strongly advise all its passengers to allot sufficient travel time to get to the airports due to the heightened security measures being implemented. Heavy traffic is also anticipated around the areas as numerous check points are expected to be put up.

CEB also reminds its passengers of the following:

• Remember to bring a valid ID* to be presented during check-in and boarding.
• Liquids, aerosols, and gels inside a hand-carry bag should be in a container (100 ml or less) and they should be placed in a clear, re-se­alable plastic bag.
• Be conscious in bringing objects with sharp edges (i.e. nail files, nippers, nail cutters, scissors, etc.) as these may not be allowed in your hand-carry baggage
• If you are bringing gadgets like your laptop, be prepared to take it out for inspection

For flight rebookings or other concerns, guests are advised to contact the Cebu Pacific hotline at +632 7020-888. They may also message the official Cebu Pacific Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cebupacificair) or Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) accounts.

Cebu Pacific sincerely hope for their guests’ understanding, as everyone’s safety remains their priority.

BREVILLElize your lifestyle!

BREVILLE a premier brand of kitchen products designed and engineered in Australia, is set to give out generous discounts starting this month until July with its 5+5 on 5 Promo in all leading appliance and specialty stores nationwide. This could help customers in Breville-lizing their kitchen and help maintain or change to a healthier lifestyle.

All the customers need to do is buy a single unit and get the FIVE ON FIVE PROMO, a 5% off the purchase price, or, any two (2) units in a single receipt and get the FIVE PLUS FIVE PROMO, it’s a 5+5=10% price off and save thousands of pesos with some freebies. Both of these promos are applicable to cash and straight card transactions only, and it cannot be combined with other promos except for the freebies as indicated.

BREVILLE hopes that with this promo, customers could enjoy its kitchen solutions across different product categories, especially with its Juice & Blend products that not only helps in creating healthy juices and smoothies, but also promote wellness by getting more vitamins and nutrients out of fruits and vegetables.

For those who can’t get by the day without coffee or those café owners who would want to have a more reliable partner in the bar, BREVILLE has a lineup of Coffee & Kettle products that would definitely be of great help in those sleepy mornings and busy bars. Not only does it makes producing a cup of Joe easier, but it also could help in extracting those creative juices out with its impressive espresso machines.

BREVILLE also has items to chefs and aspiring home chefs for food preparations. These could not only aid them in the kitchen but also cut the time in preparing dishes, especially when there is a big feast coming up in their busy restaurants or homes. What makes BREVILLE’s Food Preparation items a go-to is its multi-functionality and its ease of use.

Lastly, BREVILLE Hot Kitchen items are sure to ignite anyone’s culinary passion in the kitchen. Whether it is frying, roasting, boiling, baking, steaming, and smoking food to delicious dishes, BREVILLE got it covered for its customers. These BREVILLE items are sure to make things easier in the kitchen, but it also has that elegant design that furnishes any kitchen with that classy and stylish look. 

Breville is exclusively distributed by IAJ Wellness Corporation and available in all leading appliance and specialty stores nationwide. To know more about BREVILLE products, visit www.breville.com.ph  or Facebook.com/brevillephilippines. 

Now is the best time to #BREVILLElize! Get 5+5=10% OFF this 5th month of the year when you buy ANY 2 BREVILLE products in 1 receipt. Save as much as Php 15,199.00 + get cool freebies. Bring a friend to any of Brevilles authorized dealers nationwide.

Angela Lee looks to extend winning roll in ONE Championship

“I’m very excited to be jumping back into the cage and defending my title for the second time. My last training camp for my first title defense was great. This one is going to be even better. It’s always a treat for me fighting in Singapore as I have great support from all my family and friends. Our styles are very explosive and it will be exciting for the fans to see. I think that Istela is a good opponent for me. She’s a good striker, but I know that I’m much more well-rounded. I feel like I can take this fight wherever I want it. Whether it’s on the feet or on the ground, I’m extremely confident in all areas. I am the more complete fighter, and at the end of the day, that is what it comes down to. I have been doing this my whole life, and when we step into the cage, I know without a doubt I am going to come out victorious.” ~Angela “Unstoppable” Lee, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion

ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is set to square off with Brazil’s Istela Nunes in the main event of ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES, which takes place at the 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium.

As ONE Championship returns to its home-base of Singapore on 26 May, Asia’s largest sports media property has prepared one of its biggest cards yet for 2017. Despite her young age and the ever-increasing pressures around her, Lee is still loving life of being the champion, admitting that she looks forward to her next world title defense.

However, Nunes is an opponent who should not be underestimated as she is a two-time Muay Thai world champion with an unblemished 6-0 professional win-loss record.

Nunes’ exciting style and knack for delivering powerful strikes makes for exciting fights and is one of the biggest components of her game.

The 24-year-old Brazilian striker took on top-rated female atomweight Mei Yamaguchi in her last outing, winning a closely-contested split decision.

At her best, Nunes is a well-rounded combatant with a solid striking and grappling skillset that gave her two career wins by finish.

While Lee is not underestimating the challenge ahead of her at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES, she feels that when it’s all said and done, she will have her hand raised in triumph at the end of the fight.

Lee believes that she has what it takes to tame a ferocious striker like Nunes when they collide on 26 May.

The 20-year-old MMA sensation made history in May 2016 by capturing the inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight World Championship belt with an awe-inspiring victory over Mei Yamaguchi. Considered as the face of women’s mixed martial arts in Asia, Lee is one of ONE Championship’s most outstanding athletes regardless of gender or weight class. Lee’s beautiful combination of elite striking and grappling skills has proven to be a potent formula for success as she has remained unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage.

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About ONE Championshi

ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the largest sports entertainment events across Asia featuring the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship is broadcast to over 1 billion viewers across 118+ countries around the world with some of the largest global broadcasters, including FOX Sports, Setanta, MNC, Astro, Thairath TV, ABS-CBN, TV5, MYTV, HTV, OSN and more.

KTM Philippines at the Inside Racing Bike Festival and Trade Show

Motorcycle aficionados and racing enthusiasts joined KTM in its excitement including Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Ricky Alegre, Wheeltek Big Bikes Division General Manager Bobby Orbe, motorcycle legend Max Kienle and television and movie actor and KTM fan Paulo Avelino.

Making its presence felt in a huge way, KTM Southeast Asia Managing Director Julian Legazpi, Sales Director Gianluca Lozzi, and Adventure Cycle Philippines Inc. President and COO Dino Santos, showed off the exciting, high-powered line of KTM motorcycles—all “Ready to Race”—including the 200 Duke which comes available in the market at 147K pesos.

KTM Philippines made waves during the recently concluded 11th Inside RACING Bike Festival and Trade Show, the biggest gathering of motorcycle manufacturers and enthusiasts held at the World Trade Center.

The event also saw the introduction of 18-year old racing wunderkind Ralph Kenneth Torres, the first sponsored rider to the prestigious KTM RC Cup Asia to be held at the challenging Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia this March to November 2017. Torres has over a decade’s experience on the track, bagging numerous trophies both locally and internationally, among them: the 2015 MOTO IR Champion; 2013 Golden Wheel Award Scooter Champion; 2012 IRGP Scooter Champion; 2010 115cc Underbone King Overall Champion; and the 160cc Scooter Class Overall Champion.

KTM motorcycles are available in existing and expanding KTM dealerships nationwide. For the full listing, visit www.ktm.ph. For details about the KTM RC Cup Asia, go to www.ktmrccup.com.

KTM Philippines also took the opportunity to proudly announce the forthcoming opening of the KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Philippines, Inc. (KAMMI) plant in Laguna, a joint-venture partnership between Ayala Group and KTM AG of Austria, that will eventually export motorcycles to China.

Math Geniuses Had Fun with Metrobank Fun Savers Club

(from L-R): Metrobank FSC Product Manager Rose Bulan, Metrobank FSC Mascot Savee, MMC 1 st place Grade 6 Individual Competition winner Rickson Caleb Tan, Grade 6 MMC finalists Nathan Mayer Que, Matthew Charles Carpio, 3 rd place Grade 6 Individual Competition winner Sigfred Kerwayne Kwan, Center for Culinary Arts Director for Business Development and PR Liza Morales and Metrobank Foundation MMC Mascot Mathew

Be an Entrepreneur and Save for Tomorrow (B.E.S.T.) is a series of fun and hands-on learning sessions that aims to empower kids with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills so they can start earning early and develop the habit of saving these earnings. 

The first activity with FSC-partner Center for Culinary Arts taught the Metrobank MMC national finalists the basics of baking cookies and creating a business plan for their cookie business. Metrobank Fun Savers Club (FSC) recently held a B.E.S.T. Kids activity with the 2017 Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC) national finalists. 

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Metrobank Fun Savers Club is a special savings account exclusively for kids and teens under 18 years old. Metrobank FSC is all about promoting good money sense among kids today and is a proud partner of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas "Banking on Your Future Kiddie and Teen Account" Program. Visit www.metrobank.com.ph or the nearest branch, to know more

For the queen this Mother’s Day The gift of healthy "Crowning Glory"

Much to her delight, a bling ring will be worthy of your dear investment to show your deep appreciation of her just like when she never failed to recognize you with a pat on the back for simple good deeds or a job well done in your lifetime.

CLICHE it may be, but there’s indeed a woman behind the person we are today. And that’s no less than her—our mother. We used to call her nanay, inay, ‘nay, mama, mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives. 

There may be opposing beliefs whether that greater maternal instinct is biologically predetermined or socially imposed, but everyone would agree that a mother is hardwired to love and care about the whole family, especially the children, all the time. For better or worse, it’s always the welfare of everyone at home on top of her priority. 

No wonder she’s an epitome of a doting human being that touches everybody’s life. So, it’s but right to honor and return all the favors she has done for us. And what a better way to do this than this Mother’s Day.

Still drooling over the ways on how to spend this time of the year again with her? Well, you may opt for the basics of gift-giving from simple trinkets to expensive items. But take note, your appreciation of her is not equated by the tag price of your present. It’s the thought that counts, as an adage says. 

You may consider a set of hankies that will bring back the memory of her wiping out her tears of happiness upon knowing that she’s conceiving a li’l creature inside her womb. That’s you, of course. A loose yet comfy clothes shall make her remember that sort of a duster or preggy dress she wore in the laborious yet exciting “nine months” of gestation.

Why not a pillow that she could hug as tight as she embraced you after giving birth, or maybe a brassiere for protection of the very bosom she fed you with during infancy? A bed will bring to her mind your tot years when you started to crawl and roll over it freely.

Shoes are a girl’s best friend, too, like your mom. Either sky-high heels or flattering flats, there’s a pair to match every bit of her fantasy. For as long as it brings comfort to her feet, it's more than enough to reciprocate the ease you had when you took your first walk with her guidance back then. If it isn’t her thing, though, a flip-flop will cause her to think that she also disciplined you through the proverbial “rule of slipper” hit on your buttocks while you were growing up.

Stuck for an idea yet? Here’s a simple but meaningful token of gratitude that for sure will make a big difference and, eventually, pull off a surprise for the celebrant herself: The NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack which includes the topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo and conditioner. Yes, you read it right. 

Still not convinced enough, why don’t you spray a liberal amount of NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion onto your mom’s scalp and massage it for five to ten minutes. You may not even know that with such a plain gesture of yours, it can melt her heart as it reminds her of the past when she used to do the same thing while you were still young, either as a trick to put you easily on a slumber or merely a relief every time you got sick. Those caressing hands of yours, likewise, imbibe your act of giving back the “natural care from mothers” like her. 

Whatever impression it may have on her, what’s tangible she could gain is that you’re giving her nature’s gift of health. NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion is so unique that it combines 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients––all working synergistically to help address hair problems from growth to vanishing. This breakthrough product helps to rejuvenate, nourish and maintain the moist of her tress from root to tip, aids in stimulating the growth of her hair and helps prevent it from excessive falling, while improving the overall appearance.

NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack is beyond compare. So, don’t think twice to wrap it as your present for her this Mother’s Day and, if ever, for life. Head on to any Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores to get a dose of nature’s answer to hair loss.  For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575, and visit www.novuhair.com for more details. Follow us on Twitter @NovuhairNatural and Instagram @NovuhairOfficial for promo announcements and exciting updates.

More than anything else, NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack may be one of the most precious gifts that your mom could ever receive in her entire life. Well, she’s the most important woman in your life after all. Hence, she deserves to be treated like a queen with that vibrant, bouncy and shiny “crowning glory.”